My friend recently transformed her basement into a vacation rental, complete with a modern bathroom, kitchenette, and all new furniture—including a big cozy couch. The whole space looks amazing, but needs a bit of color to give it personality. My first thought? Throw pillows. We’ve been texting ideas back and forth, and I couldn’t help but show her the zillion decorative pillow covers I’ve saved and pinned. Cue the moodboard. If your living space, too, could use a touch of whimsy, save yourself the five hours of searching and read our guide below!
Plaid, Ruffles, Stripes: Whimsical pillow covers in Spring colors & styles
Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Colorful Striped Pillow Cover by Rifle Paper x Loloi | Frill Orange Stripe Ruffle Pillow Cover by Hello Mello | Button Tufted Heart Pillow Pink + Red | Sunset Colors Kilim Pillow by St Frank | Marguerite Small Pink Plaid Throw Pillow with Ruffles by Archive New York (insert included) | Cottagecore Heart Gingham Yellow Throw Pillow Cover in Linen by Hello Mello (lots of colors available!) | Anna Spiro Tattie Print Square Cushion | Floral Frill Vintage Inspired Ruffled Decorative Pillow Covers | Orange Round Silk Velvet Pillow (cushion included and not removable) | Lisa Corti Pink Organiza Cushion Cover | Block Print Waves Sage Fair Trade Pillow (insert included) | Pink and Green Floral Ruffle Decorative Pillow Cover by Sophie Williamson Design | Striped Bow Cushion Cover by TBCo | Heart Frill Pillow by Doing Goods | Etosha Nebula ruffled cushion cover by Le Monde Sauvage
Busy and overwhelmed, Jess wasn’t into spending hours up hours shopping for pillow covers online. But being a blogger and shop owner I am always looking for unique home decor brands to save and share. Here are a few of my favorite brands and what they’re best for.
A few of my favorite places to find pillow covers for decorative & throw pillows…
Loloi – You may know Loloi as a rug brand, but they also offer a vast selection of throw pillows. They frequently collaborate with lifestyle brands and bloggers like Rifle Paper Co (the first pillow shown above is listed on their website with the option to add insert… See full collection here), Amber Interiors, and Joanna Gaines. Loloi pillows are artisan made, so they are a great choice for high-quality, interior designer approved styles.
Their sister brand Joon Loloi also offers loads of decorative pillows.
St Frank – Along those lines, St Frank is another destination for luxury artisan crafted pillows, in designs you won’t find elsewhere. Most of them are offered in a variety of sizes so you can find exactly what you need for your space, whether it’s a sofa, bed, or reading nook. Their styles are stunning!
West Elm – I try my best to shop artisan or small businesses like Etsy shops, but it can get pricey. If you are curating a large set of pillows, West Elm is a solid choice for more affordable options to layer in. I’ve had some of their round velvet pillows going on 8 years now!
Wallflower – In our boutique you can find cute throw pillows from sustainable & artisan brands like Archive New York, Casa Amarosa, and Sophie Williamson Design. Always a bonus when you can support multiple small businesses in one transaction!
Smallable – Smallable is a Parisian concept store featuring goodies from 750+ global brands. What began as a children’s shop grew into an all around fashion and home destination that’s incredible for discovering the best products from cool European designers like Ferm Living, Le Monde Sauvage (obsessed!), HKLiving, Broste Cophenhagen and more. Find over 500 pillows and pillow covers in their collection!
Etsy – Etsy is my #1 source for unique home decor and I’ve probably looked at hundreds of shops selling cute throw pillows over the years! Some shops sell the cushion cover only, but check for options to add an insert for an additional fee. Even if they don’t offer the insert, I’d still recommend them because it’s not hard to find a decent insert on your own! Here are the Etsy designers I’ve saved lately:
- Hello Mello – best for striped ruffle pillows & personalized throws
- Little Design Co – is home to luxury pillows & decor in my all-time favorite fabric design, Anna Spiro’s Tattie!
- Moi Millie – Polish brand featuring children’s pillows & whimsical designs
- Poppy & Honesty – makes charming decorative pillows and bedding from linen in Liberty fabrics
- Tshaj – Blockprint, naturally dyed, and embroidered, they have a bit of everything including lumbar
TBCO – TBCO’s cushion covers are ethically woven in India using a blend of cotton and recycled fibers. The brand is known for their recycled wool blankets (which are just as gorgeous), but they’ve since expanded to more home goods and sleepwear. *Feature image in this post by TBCo.
